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Richard Curtis 07-13-2010 12:09 PM

from their website:
SERVICES
Don’t worry about getting into your project and not finishing it. We will allow you to keep your vehicle on our property.


Roxtar 07-13-2010 12:58 PM

cool concept. I'd end up spending a fortune though because i'm lazy and often spread projects out over several days/weeks.

Trak Ratt 07-13-2010 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard Curtis (Post 324288)
from their website:
SERVICES
Don’t worry about getting into your project and not finishing it. We will allow you to keep your vehicle on our property.


My question was less about leaving it and more about how $$$ to leave it.

Richard Curtis 07-13-2010 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trak Ratt (Post 324314)
My question was less about leaving it and more about how $$$ to leave it.

I'll find out Wednesday and report back.

racer 07-13-2010 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trak Ratt (Post 324314)
My question was less about leaving it and more about how $$$ to leave it.

I thought I saw a small clause.. something about NO 944s or Miatas can be left overnight. If so, they will be considered abandoned and posted on CL immediately.

Richard Curtis 07-14-2010 05:39 PM

I visited this Do it Yourself Mechanics place today. Very, very nice. They have four 2-post Rotary lifts, 1 4-post lift, 2 scissors mid-rise lifts and a motorcycle lift. Lots and lots of space, all very clean and new. Seemed to have everything as advertised on their website. Fees, we felt, were very reasonable. Two mechanics on duty while we were there, ready to help if necessary (you can "rent" them also). They furnished a nice 210-piece set of Craftsman tools, screwdrivers, pry bars. Furnished funnels and drain tubs. They provide a place for used oil, coolant, etc. They also have special tools although I didn't closely at what they were. You should bring paper towels or old rags and if you're going to bleed brakes, bring your own Motive bleeder or similar. You can mount/dismount tires, balance, turn rotors and drums. Owner drives a Shelby Series 1; very nice; also owns a 67 Corvette roadster. They have access to online service manuals. Highly recommended based on my experience. I'll be doing a story for der Vorganger, but probably won't appear until September issue.

Usual disclaimers apply.

Dr K 07-14-2010 07:05 PM

So - what are the rates?

racer 07-14-2010 08:31 PM

From their website:

Quote:

PRICES Hourly Rates
$12 - Motorcycle Lift
$15 - Open Bay & Wash Bay Area
$18 - Low Rise or 2 Post Lifts
$22 - 4 Post Lift
210 Pc Toolset: FREE
Parts Delivery: FREE


A 10% Discount For Daily, Weekly or Monthly Lift Rates Apply
Specialty Tools $3 - $8 Per Hour

racer 07-14-2010 08:32 PM

And here is their "equipment" :

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BAYS & EQUIPMENT
All Bays Come With A 200pc Toolbox
Open Floor Bay With Jack and Jack Stands
Low-Rise Lift Bays 1 6000lb. & 1 10,000lb.
2-Post Lift Bays (4) 7000lb.
4-Post Lift Bay 12,000lb.
Motorcycle Lift Bay 1 1500lb.
Tire Machines
Tire Balancer
Transmission Jacks
Engine Hoist
Grinder
Solvent Tank
Hydraulic Press
Air & Power At All Bays
Work Benches With Vice
Oil Disposal & Oil Waste Containers
Creeper Carts With Jack Stands
Wash Up Area
A Variety Of Specialty Tools
SPECIALTY TOOLS 4 pc. Pry bar set Wheel Weight Kit w/ rack Cut-Off tool
10 pc. Punch & Chisel Set Blow Gun Engine Support
Impact Wrenches Ball Joint/ U Joint/ C Fram Press Kit Gasket Scrapper
Hammer Drills 18 pc. Brake disc & Pad set Door Panel tools
Impact Sockets ( STD/Metric) 2 pc. 6” C-Clamp Lock Ring set
Brake Tool Jersey Gloves Fuel line tool set
Coding System Tester File Set 12volt Test light
Brake Bleeding Tester Wheel hub cap & Cover top hammer Tap & Die set
Coil Spring Compressor Hand rivet Breaker bar
Wheel Chock 4 pc. Socket adapter set Coolant system tester
Diagnostic Scanner Adjustable wrench Inner tie rod remover set
Serpintine Belt Kit Wire storage house 5 pc. Seprator tool set
Steering Wheel Pully O-Ring assorted set Hex/ Allen set sockets
Storm Dial Caliper Wire strippers/ Crimper Vaccum pump kit
Screw Extractor Set Snap Ring pliers Vaccum guages
Deluxe Orifice Tube Service Kit Rear brake piston cube Line wrenches
4 pc. Metric Stud Puller Grease gun 8” Grinder buffer
Bolt Extractors Fender cover 6” Vise
Rear Axle Bearing Puller Set Spark Plug Piers Magnetic parts holder
OTC Metric Bubble Flaring Kit Feeler gauges Oil Filter wrench
Master Cool Valve Core Remover/ Installer Flywheel holder 6 pc. Wire brush set
A/C Halogen tester Magnetic Pick-up tool Mirror w/ flexible shaft
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SHOP
Safety Glasses
Gloves
Work Shoes
No Shorts
No Sleeveless Shirts

racer 07-14-2010 08:34 PM

and here's the website: http://www.ditymechanics.com/index.html ;)


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